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Summary

A circular pit, interpreted as a possible Second World War bomb crater, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs taken in 1946. The earthwork has probably since been levelled.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BOMB CRATER (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

The earthwork does not correspond with any pit features in this location.

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1190, RAF/106G/UK/1190 RP 3214-3415 27-FEB-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV363067.

A circular pit is visible as an earthwork.

Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R., 2019-2020, The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (AI&M, formerly NMP) (Interpretation). SDV362982.

An earthwork of a small sub-circular pit, circa 7m diameter, is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946. The earthwork does not correspond with any pit features shown in this location on the mid-19th century Parish Tithe Map, or on later available historic maps. Its size and form, and the date on which it appears visible on aerial photographs support the interpretation that it represents a possible Second World War bomb crater. The earthwork is not visible on the available aerial imagery after 1946 and has probably since been levelled.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8098 - The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping (formerly NMP) Survey, Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (Ref: ACD2040)

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